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Arts
 /  Switzerland

Ai Weiwei: In China There Is 'No Space' for Meaningful Discussion About Architecture

BERN, SWITZERLAND, April 27, 2016 — Artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses the role of architecture in Chinese society during a panel discussion hosted by Asia Society Switzerland. Ai was joined on stage by art collector and former ambassador to China Uli Sigg, architect Jacques Herzog, and journalist Martin Meyer. (5 min. 1 sec.)

Averting Environmental Catastrophe in Yemen: Diplomatic Success Amidst a Civil War
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Averting Environmental Catastrophe in Yemen: Diplomatic Success Amidst a Civil War

Ahmad Awad BinMubarak, Liesje Schreinemacher, William David Gressly, and Timothy Lenderking speak with Nadia Bilbassy-Charters about the operation that demonstrates proactive international cooperation on a large scale.
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A Special Address by Jalil Abbas Jilani, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
Current Affairs
 /  New York

A Special Address by Jalil Abbas Jilani, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan

The top diplomat discusses Pakistan’s foreign policy with Farwa Aamer.
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Japan Capitalism at Work: How Japan is Reinventing its Economy and Financial Markets
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Japan Capitalism at Work: How Japan is Reinventing its Economy and Financial Markets

Jesper Koll, Oki Matsumoto, and Katsumi Ao discuss how the world’s third-largest economy is rapidly changing.
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Women in Governance: Hina Jilani and Karuna Nundy
Current Affairs
 /  India

Women in Governance: Hina Jilani and Karuna Nundy

Hina Jilani and Karuna Nundy discuss governance, leadership, and gender dynamics within the context of South Asia.
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[JLF 2023] The Anirudh Varma Classical Quartet Performance
Arts
 /  New York

[JLF 2023] The Anirudh Varma Classical Quartet Performance

The AVC Classical Quartet performs a spontaneous and impromptu musical experience.
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[JLF 2023] The Paradoxes of India
Arts
 /  New York

[JLF 2023] The Paradoxes of India

Shashi Tharoor speaks with Seema Sirohi about the thought-provoking blend of ideas, philosophies, and ideologies originating from his homeland.
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[JLF 2023] Writing Tibet, Remembering Tibet
Arts
 /  New York

[JLF 2023] Writing Tibet, Remembering Tibet

Dominique Townsend and Tsering Wangmo Dhompa speak with Tenzin Dickie about their cherished cultural legacy that accompanies the Tibetan diaspora.
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[JLF 2023] A Universe Built on Math: ‘The Big Bang of Numbers’
Arts
 /  New York

[JLF 2023] A Universe Built on Math: ‘The Big Bang of Numbers’

Manil Suri speaks with Patrick Honner about his latest book which embarks on a mathematical origin story spanning the universe.
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[JLF 2023] Welcome Address
Arts
 /  New York

[JLF 2023] Welcome Address

Rachel Cooper and Sanjoy K. Roy deliver the opening remarks.
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Nature as a Spiritual Resource: A Japanese Perspective
Current Affairs
 /  Japan

Nature as a Spiritual Resource: A Japanese Perspective

A panel that consists of a Zen monk, a yamabushi, and an entrepreneur talks about wellness, mindfulness, and spirituality from different perspectives with their unique practices and experiences.
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U.S.-Japan Trade: Leadership in Economic Security
Current Affairs
 /  Southern California

U.S.-Japan Trade: Leadership in Economic Security

Kenko Sone, Wendy Cutler, and Michael Kantor discuss the geopolitics of trade between Japan and the U.S. with John Emerson.
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Beyond Imran Khan: Pakistan’s New Political Direction
Policy
 /  India

Beyond Imran Khan: Pakistan’s New Political Direction

Sharat Sabharwal, Tilak Devasher, Smita Sharma, and C Raja Mohan assess what’s next for Islamabad’s government.
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